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🐝 Wildflower meadow
Turning a neglected, frequently mowed, or bare patch of public lawn into a long-flowering wildflower meadow sown with a native seed mix, providing food for bees and other pollinators.
When should you do this?
Early spring or early autumn is best for sowing
What will you need?
- Native wildflower and grass seed mix
- Rake, soil loosener
- Seed spreader or simple hand sowing
- A roller or board to press the seed in
- An info sign ("Do not mow — bee meadow")
How to get started?
- Choose a sunny patch of lawn that's been regularly mowed or is nutrient-poor.
- Coordinate with the local council or site manager about changing the mowing schedule.
- Rake the top layer of turf so the seed can reach the soil.
- Scatter the native wildflower seed mix evenly at the density given on the packaging.
- Press or roll the seed in lightly for good soil contact.
- Water until it germinates if there's a long dry spell.
- Put up an info sign so people know the area isn't mowed on purpose.
- In autumn, after flowering and seed-set, mow it once and remove the cuttings.
Useful tips
- Only use a native, region-appropriate seed mix — avoid exotic ornamental mixes.
- Weeds may pop up in the first year too — be patient, perennial wildflowers strengthen from year two.
- Leave part of the area unmowed through winter too, sheltering overwintering insects.
Ready? Start a wildflower meadow project, or join one already running near you.